Resources to support children, teens and adults during COVID 19
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, so does the feelings of isolation, depression, and anxiety. Our emotional wellbeing is as important as our physical health. It is vital to address mental health issues to support and ensure your overall wellbeing. Anxiety is at an all-time high and many are being severely impacted by the concerns and measures experienced as a result of this pandemic. To assist individuals and families in our communities during this time, Springfield Psychological has compiled a range of resources and information to support mental health, personal wellbeing, and coping with the “new normal”.
Resources supporting Children’s mental health during COVID 19:
Supporting children’s anxiety: Child and Caregiver Anxiety and Fears about COVID-19
Tips for managing children’s anxiety: https://ptaourchildren.org/help-manage-covid-19-anxiety/
Helping children cope: https://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/helping-children-cope.html
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Guidance for parents who have children with disabilities: https://www.apa.org/research/action/children-disabilities-covid-19
Activities for children: https://commercialfreechildhood.org/social-distancing/?fbclid=IwAR1pdTojkNj9T7_3O-Cb6vOQ6OgqqZkzshDtkLuaeK-yR3RrBr0BU4j7974
Managing School at home: https://now.tufts.edu/articles/home-learning-kids-and-parents-amid-covid-19
Resources supporting Adolescent mental health during COVID 19:
Emotional wellness tips: https://www.unicef.org/coronavirus/how-teenagers-can-protect-their-mental-health-during-coronavirus-covid-19
Supporting Teens: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/chest-lungs/Pages/Teens-and-COVID-19.aspx
Coping skills and self-care: https://www.nm.org/about-us/northwestern-medicine-newsroom/nm-news-blog/helping-teens-cope-during-covid-19
Isolation and Teens: https://evolvetreatment.com/blog/covid-19-isolation-teens/
Online School Tips: https://www.rutgers.edu/news/tips-navigating-covid-19-crisis-home-teens-young-adults
Resources supporting Adult mental health during COVID 19:
Emotional wellness tips: https://mhanational.org/living-mental-illness-during-covid-19-outbreak-preparing-your-wellness
Coping with anxiety and depression during COVID 19
Tips for dealing with disasters: http://www.helpstartshere.org/?p=12830
Managing daily life and essential errands: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/essential-goods-services.html
Coping with the new normal: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/index.html
Working from home: https://www.apa.org/news/apa/2020/03/newly-remote-workers
Working from home with children: https://www.parents.com/parenting/work/life-balance/how-to-master-being-a-work-at-home-mom/
Navigating grief and loss: https://www.apa.org/news/apa/2020/04/grief-covid-19
Resources supporting Older Adult mental health during COVID 19:
Self-Care: https://www.apa.org/news/apa/2020/03/self-care-older-adults
Guidance for older adults: https://www.cdc.gov/aging/covid19-guidance.html
Handout for emergency preparedness: https://www.apa.org/pi/aging/resources/older-adults-disasters.pdf
Tips for family members in assisted living
Tips for family members who have Dementia